“No, I had some work to do on the flight home,” Shane said.

Natalie pursed her lips upon hearing that. “I knew I should've insisted on not having you come with us. That way, you wouldn't have ended up having to work on the flight home.”

Shane smiled when he heard her blaming herself for it. “There, there. It's not your fault. So, what's up?”

“Oh, I just received word that Jasmine is pregnant,” Natalie replied.

Shane arched an eyebrow in response. “Who's the father?”

“I don't know. The mental hospital staff are asking how we plan on handling this. They want to know if they should let her out to care for the baby or remain in the hospital. I couldn't make the decision on my own, so I thought I'd seek your opinion on this,” Natalie answered.

Shane narrowed his eyes. “She has a private ward in the mental hospital. Staying there won't affect her pregnancy in any way.”

Natalie understood what he meant instantly. “So, you mean we shouldn't let her out?”

keep the baby if she wants to or

innocent baby himself, the mother's own

still busy working? If you are, you should stop it and get some rest. You hear me? I don't want you dying from overworking yourself! If you die, I'll

expression turned

well-being, hearing it still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

someone else “Daddy”?

and get some rest! You're already in your thirties, remember? What would the kids and I do without you? Hmm... You know what? I think

dare?” Shane raised

laughed even louder in

the chance to do that. You will only belong

get some rest. I'm going to head out for my competition soon, and I still have to

Shane mumbled before hanging

out in front of him. After a few seconds of silence, he

comment on his age as

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